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An inspiring story of a remarkable man who never let life's challenges get the better of him. Captain Walia's book reminds us that human endeavour is limitless and shall always triumph over adversity.

Gul Panag

Actor and an Activist

Rakesh, it has been a great honour to read your life journey. You have so beautifully beaded words of emotion, humour and conviction to give the readers an experience that will last for a lifetime. Taking baby steps from a lonely, uncared child to making long leaps as a man of wisdom and success, you have always raised the bar for yourself, which are the true qualities of a great leader and a wise teacher. Congratulations for the hard work and dedication in writing this beautiful book, which I am sure, will most definitely, touch the hearts of many.

Dr Ranie K Nagra RAc, MBA, MSc, PHD

Entrepreneur and Author, Vancouver Island, Canada

Capt Rakesh Walia's autobiography Broken Crayons Can Still Colour is a highly motivating book and a must-read for the youth who dare to dream big. An extremely absorbing and gripping narrative of his personal life, the book was difficult to put down once I started reading it. Captain, as he is fondly called, has an amazing personality and a pleasant demeanour with no trace of his traumatic childhood experiences. He joined Matrix in December 2006 and has been an asset to Matrix - one that I have come to greatly value.

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Starting out life as a child labourer to reaching the hallowed annals of the Indian Army, and today, as the CAO of an international corporate, this book is an honest account of a man unbounded, who broke the shackles of his circumstances to be the maker of his own destiny. Captain Walia hopes that his autobiography will serve as an inspiration to the youth and help them to envision a life less ordinary.

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Highly motivational and inspiring book. Being part of respected Indian Army is itself a great way to serve the nation. I closely witness the sacrifices of army man as my elder brother Arun Belwal is a Col. in Garhwal Riffles. After reading the book I have got to know Captain Rakesh Walia better and have more respect and regards for him. The book is rightly named as " Broken crayons can still Colour".

••••BOOK REVIEW••••Broken Crayons Can Still Colour By Captain Rakesh Walia✨This book is an autobiography of the author himself, Captain Rakesh Walia. In this book his struggles and various experiences are clubbed. This is an inspiring story telling us how he was a lone and orphan child, who overcame insurmountable odds to fulfill his childhood dream of becoming a proud officer of Indian Army and later climbed the ladder of corporate success.✨First of all, the title of the book is so apt for the story within, telling us how with hope and hardwork we can achieve our goals. And how obstacles are just a thriving factor in our lives✨Language used in this book is pretty lucid and easy making it more reachable to all. And the format in which the story is presented is quite impacting too; incorporation of his personal photos added a relatable factor to it.✨The story of the author for teenagers is like a inspiration. This book teaches us a lot of life lessons, how to struggle in our life to achieve something good, how discipline and loyalty can win anything.✨What I don't like in this book is its length. I am into autobiographies, and I want them elaborated. This book as compared to those was quite short..and my urge to know more was partially fulfilled.✨This story needs to be heard. After putting this book down you will know how hope and hardwork conspires and let you will the battle. This book is a ray of inspiration, encouragement and bravery.#mustread.

Motivational..Last time I read such an amazing novel was "As the crow flies" by Jeffrey Archer.This story encompasses hardships, hopes, and dreams. And what is so great about the journey portrayed is that it moves you, it gives you hope.

This novel is an inspirational autobiography. I didnt like the cover at all, still I picked this book because it is an inspirational autobiography from the life of Captain Rakesh Walia. When I picked this novel, i had a lot of expectations, but there were many instances in the novel which i felt were fiction. The motive of the author behind this novel is to inspire people to fulfill their dreams and live a content life. But the novel did not lived upto the mark and its purpose of inspiring people. The title was not good enough but i felt that the blurb was good enough to create curiosity among the readers' mind. People who need some inspiration from a real life story, should pick this novel.